1 Dulcimer Class 7 Labor Day Center Closed
11 Daytrip: Lunch at Maristone 15 Daytrip: Bean’s Creek Winery 16
20 Daytrip: Nashville Predators! 22 Flu Shot Clinic 23 Red Hat Society 24 Lunch & Program Williamson County Sheriff's Dept. 25 Caregivers Group
The Ryman Auditorium has a rich history, and it begins with Cumberland riverboat Inspired by this Music City legend, writer/musician, Debbie Watts wrote “The Ryman Diaries,” a book about Captain Ryman and his wife, Betty Baugh Ryman. But Watts didn’t stop with her written account — she went on to collaborate with Tom Dolan, who adapted her work to the stage. Together, Watts and Dolan perform “The Ryman Diaries” at different venues in the Nashville vicinity, with Watts portraying Betty Baugh Ryman, and Dolan playing the role of play for us at Birthday Potluck. the Captain. Lunch is at 11:30, and the proWe will learn about the Rygram will begin about noon. mans this Sept. 16th, when Watts and The Center provides the main Dolan preview some parts from their course. Please bring a side dish.
Prehistoric archeologist, Aaron Aaron still wants to come to Deter-Wolf, had to cancel his appear- College Grove. We are working to reance at our August potluck due to a schedule his visit here, and will advise death in his family. as soon as a date is set.
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he Red Hat Society has set a course for historic Bell Buckle this month.
They will browse the After shopping, the antique shops in this quaint “Hatters” are sure to find a little town — where the pop- nice place to enjoy lunch. ulation was 500 according to The van leaves the the 2010 census! Center at 9:30. Van fee is $6
Your kindness never ceases to amaze me. When I returned to work after a week of moving, Sarah called me into her office and gave me two envelopes. One was a card with a collection from everyone, and one was a separate gift from two others. What a surprise! I had no idea! Thank you so much for the generous housewarming present. And thank you, too, especially just for thinking of me. The truth is that you give to me every day. Your warmth, your humor, and your loving ways make my “job” more meaningful than I can express. You make it way more than a job. Please know that it is my pleasure — indeed my honor — to serve as your Program Director. My deepest thanks to you, and love …
We will travel to Beans and its ambience. Creek Winery in Manchester on After tasting a half dozen Tuesday, Sept. 15. The main own- wines, we’ll enjoy a nice box er and winemaker, lunch from a loTom Brown, cal caterer — opened Beans chicken salad on Creek in 2004, croissant, pasta with the help and salad, homemade dedication of nine potato chips and local families. a cookie for $9. The winery has been highly recThe Van will leave the ommended to us, both for its wine Center at 10. Van fee is $9.
The Nashville Predators will host their second annual “Senior Appreciation Day” on Sunday, Sept. 20 — and they’re making us an offer we can’t refuse! For $15, seniors will receive a “Club level” ticket to the
3:30 pm hockey game, plus a food voucher for a free hotdog and drink. (Tickets for the Club level are regularly priced at $75 each.) The Predators will be taking on the Florida Panthers. So let’s go see what it’s like to watch the puck fly up close. The Van will leave the Center at 1:30 pm. Van fee is $9. Note: T ick ets will need to be paid for when you sign up. Deadline for reservations is Fri., Sept. 11.
Maristone of Franklin is an assisted living community that also offers memory care services. You may remember their Community Relations Counselor, Mary Ross, who led us in a session of Laughter Therapy a few months back. Mary has invited us to have lunch at Maristone on Friday,
Sept. 11. We’ll tour the facility at 11:30, followed by lunch around noon. The van will leave the Center at 11 (sharp!). Van fee is $4.
Deputy David Grisham and Sharon Puckett, Public Information Administrator for the Sheriff’s Office, will provide the day’s program for us. They will discuss:
how to detect phone scams and avoid becoming prey to them, security tips for crime prevention, and the county’s “Citizens Assurance Program”
They will also open the floor for any questions we may have for them. Let’s hear it for the boys (and girls!) in blue! Please sign up if you want a lunch reservation.
FLU SHOTS TUESDAY, SEPT. 22 Walgreens will hold a Flu Shot Clinic at the Center on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 9:30 to 11. They will also try to bring a supply of pneumonia and shingles
When you sign up, please give your date of birth and Social Security number to Libby. Walgreens needs this information before the clinic.
FiftyForward Travel Coordinator, Janice Judd, has arranged a number of exciting travel opportunities for 2016. Take a look at the destinations:
Panama Canal St. Augustine Egypt Azalea Festival Canadian Rockies by Rail San Antonio Maine Mackinac Island New York Japan Boston Greece Please let us know if you see a stop that interests you. We have brochures available with more information about these fabulous trips.
LOTS OF CHANGES COMING TO FITNESS CLASSES Most of you know by now that Kelley Shannon, who has led Monday and Wednesday fitness classes for the past 18 months, has resigned. She did a terrific job keeping us in shape, and we wish her the best. We are looking for someone to fill Kelley’s spot but, in the meantime, Melissa Bennett, our
Friday fitness instructor, is going to pinch-hit. Yay! The tricky part is that we need to shift the schedule some. And, while we’re at it, our class formerly known as Posture Therapy is now going to be called “Chair Aerobics” (which is what it is, anyway). During this interim period,
fitness will take on a TuesdayThursday-Friday schedule. Friday will remain the same, but Tuesdays and Thursdays will look like this: 9:30 Aerobics 10:15 Yoga 11:00 Chair Aerobics Melissa is doing us a huge favor by stepping up. Let’s show her how much we appreciate her!
AEROBICS Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. Fridays: 8:30 a.m. Please note schedule changes! YOGA Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:15 a.m. Fridays: 9:15 a.m.
BOB ROSS PAINTING WORKSHOP Take home a finished oil painting at the end of class! Tuesday, Sept. 8: 1 to 3 pm Instructor: Liz Farar Class fee includes supplies Class fee: $20 members $23 non-members
CHAIR AEROBICS (FORMERLY POSTURE THERAPY) Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 a.m.
FIRST TUESDAY DULCIMER CLASS Tuesday, Sept. 1: 9:30 am Instructor: Clara Vaughn Class fee: $2 members $5 non-members
Instructor: Melissa Bennett Members: $3 per class Non-members: $5 per class
QUILTING BEE First & third Wednesdays: Sept. 2 & 16 1 to 3 pm Every Thursday morning: 9 to 10 am
MASSAGE Licensed Massage Therapists serving seniors with a gentle touch. Donna Jensen Tuesdays by appointment Kathy McFarlane Wednesdays by appointment Members: $45 Non-members: $60 LINE DANCING Beginners and experienced line dancers learn the latest and hottest line dances while getting a great cardio workout. Fridays: 10:15 to 11:45 Dance Instructor: Cathy Smotherman CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Fourth Friday: Sept. 25 9 am Facilitator: Sylvia Couch BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Second and fourth Tuesdays: Sept. 8 & 22 at 11:00 Nurse: Paula Frost
WRITING, ETC. A safe place to share your writing, whether poetry or prose, fact or fiction. Gentle critique is given if requested. First and third Thursdays: Sept. 3 & 17 1 to 3 pm. Members: no fee Non-members: $5 per class
September selection: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Sept. 8: 9 am
BIBLE CLASS Class continues its study of David. Second & fourth Tuesdays: Sept. 8 & 22 9:30 to 11 Instructor: Frances Greathouse
FUN & GAMES BRIDGE Mondays: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
CANASTA Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 am to 3 pm
DOMINOES Fridays: noon to 3
Library Associate: Betty Kirkeminde 368.3222 Hours: M-W-R-F: 9 to 5 Tuesday: 11 to 7
Pool, Pedro, Scrabble, Rummikub, Skip-bo and other games daily.
Pre-School Story Time Thursdays at 10 Homeschool Group Friday, Sept. 11: 2 to 3:30
It is the mission of FiftyForward to enrich the lives of adults 50 and over by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning.
Phone: 615.368.7093 or 615.368.7278 Fax: 615.368.7935 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 3 pm Center Director: Sarah Stephens sstephens@fiftyforward.org Program Director/Newsletter Editor: Libby C. Beeson Program Associate: Pat Connelly Williamson County FLIP Coordinator: 615.376.4332 Williamson County Care Manager: Jane Bradley/615.376.4334 FIFTYFORWARD COLLEGE GROVE 8607 Horton Highway P.O. Box 223 College Grove, TN 37046 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED